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What Is the Correlation between Diabetes and
Exercise?
By
Ben Brook
Diabetes is generally found in overweight people, although people
who are pre-diabetic can also benefit from exercise. Diabetes and
exercise are complementary, since exercise lowers sugar levels and
reduces the need for insulin. Exercise also protects the body
against heart attacks and strokes, strengthens bones, tones and
strengthens muscles, improves how you feel, relieves stress,
improves your quality of sleep, and the quality of your life.
Cut Back on Medications
While you may think the list of benefits might be applicable to
anyone, it is even more applicable while referring to diabetes and
exercise. For instance, each of the benefits may require a reduction
in medication. Lowering sugar levels and reducing the need for
insulin can bring your sugar levels down enough that you may not
need medication at all. By lowering your risk of heart attacks and
strokes, you may also not need medication for cholesterol or high
blood pressure, as your body will be fit and healthy.
Walking
Once you start losing weight, muscle and joint pain will go away,
and exercising itself will become easier. It's always difficult to
start, especially if movement is uncomfortable. Walking as little as
30 minutes a day can make a positive effect. Walking for a few hours
once or twice a week will not only cause pain because your body is
not used to the exercise, but it doesn't count toward regular
diabetes and exercise routine.
Swimming
Swimming is a wonderful form of low or no impact exercise that is
perfect for people who are not used to the exertion of walking or
jogging. A half-hour in the pool, with some kicking or swimming, or
even water aerobics, can be beneficial. You may find that starting
in the shallow end with some minor aerobics will be so enjoyable
that you want to do more. Year-round swimming pools are no available
at some health clubs or physical therapy centers, and insurance may
pay if it is for a diagnosed medical condition. It is worth
investigating the possibility with your health insurance provider.
Increased Quality of Life
Once you are walking and exercising, you'll be sleeping and
thinking better. Not only that, colors will seem brighter, food will
taste better, and you will probably find you are happier. Exercise
releases many chemicals in your body that make you feel better, and
feeling better about yourself will make you want to experience the
change. You can control your diabetes and exercise your right to a
happier, healthier life.
Ben Brook is webmaster of
Diabetes Articles and Resources
were you can find many more articles on diabetes symptoms and
different types.
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